Andy Wood
@andyatnanyuki.bsky.social
Still likes bikes.
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For nearly a decade, sceptics have dismissed allegations that Bannon’s Cambridge Analytica and Prigozhin’s troll farms successfully intervened in the Brexit referendum and Trump’s election in 2016 - now the argument is over
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How Online Radicalisation Works: What the New X Study Reveals About Cambridge Analytica, the IRA, and the Dark Triad Machine
The debate is over. A major new experiment show how effective Cambridge Analytica and Russian troll farms were in shifting political emotions with hostile, anti-democratic content online
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November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
For nearly a decade, sceptics have dismissed allegations that Bannon’s Cambridge Analytica and Prigozhin’s troll farms successfully intervened in the Brexit referendum and Trump’s election in 2016 - now the argument is over
pdjukes.substack.com/p/how-online...
pdjukes.substack.com/p/how-online...
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What the judges said:
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What the judges said:
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Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring exposed how a Kremlin-linked influence network operated in plain sight - and how the government chose not to look.
🚨 Last night, it won GOLD at the APA Awards 🌟🧵
🚨 Last night, it won GOLD at the APA Awards 🌟🧵
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring exposed how a Kremlin-linked influence network operated in plain sight - and how the government chose not to look.
🚨 Last night, it won GOLD at the APA Awards 🌟🧵
🚨 Last night, it won GOLD at the APA Awards 🌟🧵
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I'm not saying the leader of the Conservative party's approach to politics is infantile, but she's just defended her latest attack on the Chancellor by saying "she started it"
November 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I'm not saying the leader of the Conservative party's approach to politics is infantile, but she's just defended her latest attack on the Chancellor by saying "she started it"
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Brave anti-fascist political theorists like @timothysnyder.bsky.social and Hannah Arendt have this thing they say, “Don’t submit in advance” - That takes a certain Nerve -
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Brave anti-fascist political theorists like @timothysnyder.bsky.social and Hannah Arendt have this thing they say, “Don’t submit in advance” - That takes a certain Nerve -
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
Brave anti-fascist political theorists like @timothysnyder.bsky.social and Hannah Arendt have this thing they say, “Don’t submit in advance” - That takes a certain Nerve -
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Brave anti-fascist political theorists like @timothysnyder.bsky.social and Hannah Arendt have this thing they say, “Don’t submit in advance” - That takes a certain Nerve -
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
So more @thenerve.news than the mostly supine #BBC
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Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
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Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Also: where’s the fecking investigation, Keir Starmer?
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
The Welsh parliament, Nigel Farage, @prifweinidog.gov.wales @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @zackpolanski.bsky.social are all now in agreement that we need a govt-led inquiry into Russian interference. So what on earth is the problem??
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Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Well worth a listen to understand the deep dark roots of Russian influence on UK politics.
Gold standard investigation and presentation
Gold standard investigation and presentation
Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Well worth a listen to understand the deep dark roots of Russian influence on UK politics.
Gold standard investigation and presentation
Gold standard investigation and presentation
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Agree with every word of this
We've gone from 9% of social care staff coming from outside the UK and EEA in 2021/22 to almost 25% in 2024/25
The govt has no near-term replacement
It means either:
1) staffing shortages or
2) councils spending far more to attract staff, with no extra funding
We've gone from 9% of social care staff coming from outside the UK and EEA in 2021/22 to almost 25% in 2024/25
The govt has no near-term replacement
It means either:
1) staffing shortages or
2) councils spending far more to attract staff, with no extra funding
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Agree with every word of this
We've gone from 9% of social care staff coming from outside the UK and EEA in 2021/22 to almost 25% in 2024/25
The govt has no near-term replacement
It means either:
1) staffing shortages or
2) councils spending far more to attract staff, with no extra funding
We've gone from 9% of social care staff coming from outside the UK and EEA in 2021/22 to almost 25% in 2024/25
The govt has no near-term replacement
It means either:
1) staffing shortages or
2) councils spending far more to attract staff, with no extra funding
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A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
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Next time someone asks what's the matter with Musk's Twitter, show them this:
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Next time someone asks what's the matter with Musk's Twitter, show them this:
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
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Why #UK #Tories deliberately slow down #asylum processing? Did some #thinktank #idiot convince them it was a #power card. The only winners were the #landlords/#owners of houses/#HMOs/#Hotels. Did the latter line the #politicians #pockets?https://copilot.microsoft.com/shares/h7gRQqsczGS7EjYbmb7Eb
Why did the UK Conservatives, while in power, deliberately slow down asylum processing (towards the end of their term in power)? Did some thinktank idiot con...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Why #UK #Tories deliberately slow down #asylum processing? Did some #thinktank #idiot convince them it was a #power card. The only winners were the #landlords/#owners of houses/#HMOs/#Hotels. Did the latter line the #politicians #pockets?https://copilot.microsoft.com/shares/h7gRQqsczGS7EjYbmb7Eb
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This Labour u-turn I actually agree with. 6 month unfair dismissal is quickly deliverable & a tangible improvement in employee rights.
The complex fudge of day 1 unfair dismissal was shaping up to be a mess that may not have even be in place by 2028.
This could happen next year, certainly by 2027
The complex fudge of day 1 unfair dismissal was shaping up to be a mess that may not have even be in place by 2028.
This could happen next year, certainly by 2027
November 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This Labour u-turn I actually agree with. 6 month unfair dismissal is quickly deliverable & a tangible improvement in employee rights.
The complex fudge of day 1 unfair dismissal was shaping up to be a mess that may not have even be in place by 2028.
This could happen next year, certainly by 2027
The complex fudge of day 1 unfair dismissal was shaping up to be a mess that may not have even be in place by 2028.
This could happen next year, certainly by 2027
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November 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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The Prime Minister just told me any party leader should want to get to the bottom of this Russian bribery scandal with Reform.
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Prime Minister just told me any party leader should want to get to the bottom of this Russian bribery scandal with Reform.
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
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There’s a reason Reform and Tories don‘t use BlueSky.
I would like to see more local @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk groups and councillors being more active on here. Some like @antonyhook.bsky.social have already joined us But more, and more active users would be welcome.
Also…leave X. 🙂
I would like to see more local @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk groups and councillors being more active on here. Some like @antonyhook.bsky.social have already joined us But more, and more active users would be welcome.
Also…leave X. 🙂
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
There’s a reason Reform and Tories don‘t use BlueSky.
I would like to see more local @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk groups and councillors being more active on here. Some like @antonyhook.bsky.social have already joined us But more, and more active users would be welcome.
Also…leave X. 🙂
I would like to see more local @greenparty.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk groups and councillors being more active on here. Some like @antonyhook.bsky.social have already joined us But more, and more active users would be welcome.
Also…leave X. 🙂
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Brexit harm isn't a one-off hit like a natural disaster, it's an ongoing manmade disaster that still needs stopping and fixing but is still being only tinkered with at the edges.
You wouldn't leave Grenfell burning while politicians were deciding whether it was on fire or not.
Recognise the fire.
You wouldn't leave Grenfell burning while politicians were deciding whether it was on fire or not.
Recognise the fire.
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Brexit harm isn't a one-off hit like a natural disaster, it's an ongoing manmade disaster that still needs stopping and fixing but is still being only tinkered with at the edges.
You wouldn't leave Grenfell burning while politicians were deciding whether it was on fire or not.
Recognise the fire.
You wouldn't leave Grenfell burning while politicians were deciding whether it was on fire or not.
Recognise the fire.
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Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
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This years is pretty good - even without the line. Doesn’t detract from the main thrust of his argument, which is fortunate.
I’d imagine the listening figures are a major improvement on previous lectures as a result of the censorship
I’d imagine the listening figures are a major improvement on previous lectures as a result of the censorship
November 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This years is pretty good - even without the line. Doesn’t detract from the main thrust of his argument, which is fortunate.
I’d imagine the listening figures are a major improvement on previous lectures as a result of the censorship
I’d imagine the listening figures are a major improvement on previous lectures as a result of the censorship
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I wish I was surprised. Buried in this Budget is a plan to slash the Digital Services Tax, giving a multi-billion tax cut to US tech giants and the likes of Elon Musk.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
That's right, cutting taxes for the world's richest man while hiking them for millions of hard-working Brits.
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@fromtga.bsky.social: "The shared public sphere we need for democracy is everywhere being eroded by the simultaneous fragmentation and polarisation that results from the US capitalist version of the digital revolution. There are few easy remedies." 1/
My latest commentary: how to populist-proof your democracy before it's too late…
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My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
@fromtga.bsky.social: "The shared public sphere we need for democracy is everywhere being eroded by the simultaneous fragmentation and polarisation that results from the US capitalist version of the digital revolution. There are few easy remedies." 1/
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“Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I’m not sure about Jared going, but he’s involved in the process, smart guy, and they’re going to be meeting with President Putin.”
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Donald Trump’s fixer-in-law: Jared Kushner returns to push Russia-Ukraine deal
[FREE TO READ] The US president has put a trusted family man at the centre of his mission to end the Kremlin’s war
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November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“Steve Witkoff is going over maybe with Jared. I’m not sure about Jared going, but he’s involved in the process, smart guy, and they’re going to be meeting with President Putin.”
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